Estee Lauder (EL) official guidance

Estee Lauder (EL) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.

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ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2027 · ends 2027-06-30
10 metrics1 raised5 new4 maintained
earnings call · 2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC4%maintained
We expect capital expenditures for the full-year to be approximately 4% of sales as we continue to prioritize consumer-facing investments to fuel growth, including upgrades to our brick-and-mortar and online distribution channels, as well as targeted expanded consumer reach.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC4%new
•Capital expenditures to be approximately 4% of projected sales, reflecting the Company’s continued focus on optimizing its overall investments as it prioritizes consumer-facing investments to fuel growth—including upgrades to existing brick-and-mortar and online distribution channels, along with targeted expanded consumer reach
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC368Mmaintained0.9% vs FY2026
Diluted EPS is expected to range between $3.10 and $3.35, assuming a weighted average share count of approximately 368 million shares.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC368Mnew
•Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of approximately 368 million shares
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC33% – 34%new-3180 bps – -3080 bps vs FY2026
We expect an effective tax rate in the range of approximately 33%-34%, building upon the progress we made in fiscal 2026.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC$3.1 – $3.35new520% – 570% vs FY2026
Diluted EPS is expected to range between $3.10 and $3.35, assuming a weighted average share count of approximately 368 million shares.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTCa modest expansion in gross marginnew
This reflects, in part, our strong fiscal 2026 results, continued operating leverage in non-consumer facing expenses, and a modest expansion in gross margin.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC200 bps – 250 bpsnew200 bps – 250 bps vs FY2026
For the fiscal year, innovation as a percentage of sales is set to increase 200 basis points to 250 basis points, led by skincare.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC$1.3B – $1.4Bmaintained-26.7% – -21% vs FY2026
In fiscal 2027, we expect to generate net cash flows from operating activities between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$1.3B – $1.4Bnew
•Net cash flows provided by operating activities to be between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion, a decrease from fiscal 2026, reflecting higher restructuring payments as well as an increase in working capital needs to support growth
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC12.7% – 13.5%raised +2.7%752 bps – 832 bps vs FY2026
We are raising our preliminary outlook and now expect operating margin to range between 12.7% and 13.5%.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-02 04:01:20 UTC12.5% – 13%new
In our preliminary plan, we intend to deliver another strong year in fiscal 2027, as we expect accelerating organic sales growth of 3%-5%, gaining prestige beauty share at the mid to high end of the range, an operating margin of 12.5%-13%.
EL · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-05-02 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC150 bps – 230 bpsnew150 bps – 230 bps vs FY2026
As we look forward on the guide that we have given 150 basis points to 230 basis points margin expansion, as we mentioned, that gross margin would be a modest driver, but a large part of the driver here will come, as you pointed out, from all of the SG&A, which includes employee cost and the announcement we made of the total restructuring that continues through 2027.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC3% – 5%maintained3% – 5% vs FY2026
For fiscal 2027, we expect organic net sales growth in the range of 3%-5%, reflecting more diversified growth across product categories and geographic regions.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-02 04:01:20 UTC3% – 5%new3% – 5% vs FY2026
In our preliminary plan, we intend to deliver another strong year in fiscal 2027, as we expect accelerating organic sales growth of 3%-5%, gaining prestige beauty share at the mid to high end of the range, an operating margin of 12.5%-13%.
EL · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-05-02 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCH4 FY2027 · ends 2027-06-30
1 metric
earnings call · 2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTCstronger sales growth in the second half of the year
Looking at EUKEM, we expect stronger sales growth in the second half of the year as we lap the business disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East that affected the second half of fiscal 2026.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTCstronger growth is expectednew
▪In EUKEM, stronger growth is expected in the second half of fiscal 2027, reflecting an easier comparison to the prior-year period, which was negatively impacted by business disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2027 · ends 2027-06-30
2 metrics1 new
earnings call · 2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTC
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTCaccelerate
As we look to 2027, of course, the outlook is 3%-5% on sales growth, but it is a much more diversified growth, as Stéphane just said. North America should accelerate. Makeup should accelerate.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTCa return to growth in Makeupnew
◦Continued growth in Fragrance and Skin Care, as well as a return to growth in Makeup for the full year
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 04:01:37 UTCacceleratenew
As we look to 2027, of course, the outlook is 3%-5% on sales growth, but it is a much more diversified growth, as Stéphane just said. North America should accelerate. Makeup should accelerate.
EL · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-20 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2027+ · ends 2027-06-30
1 metric1 raised
earnings release · 2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$1.2Braised +9.1%
The restructuring program is expected to yield annual gross benefits of approximately $1.2 billion, at the high-end of the previously announced range of between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion, before taxes, to help restore operating margin, offset inflation and fuel increased reinvestments in consumer-facing areas to drive sustainable sales growth.
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-05-01 12:09:38 UTC$1B – $1.2Braised +22.2%
The restructuring program is now expected to yield annual gross benefits of between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion, before taxes— an increase from $0.8 billion and $1.0 billion—to help restore operating margin, offset inflation and fuel increased reinvestments in consumer-facing areas to drive sustainable sales growth.
EL · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-05-01 12:08:12 UTCOpen source
2026-02-05 13:06:36 UTC$800M – $1Bmaintained
The restructuring program is still expected to yield annual gross benefits of between $0.8 billion and $1.0 billion, before taxes, to help restore operating margin and also fuel reinvestment in consumer-facing areas to drive sustainable sales growth.
EL · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-02-05 13:05:08 UTCOpen source
2025-10-30 12:04:47 UTC$800M – $1Bnew
The restructuring program is expected to yield annual gross benefits of between $0.8 billion and $1.0 billion, before taxes, to help restore operating margin and also fuel reinvestment in consumer-facing areas to drive sustainable sales growth.
EL · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2025-10-30 12:03:27 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2027 · ends 2027-06-30
1 metric1 new
earnings release · 2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC33% – 34%new
•An adjusted effective tax rate in the range of approximately 33% to 34%
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2030+ · ends 2030-06-30
1 metric1 new
earnings release · 2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$10Mnew
•Expanded social impact investments with an anticipated $50 million by 2030 to advance women's health, education, leadership, and entrepreneurship, alongside an expected $10 million for employee giving and volunteerism by 2030
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
ELESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INCFY2027 · ends 2027-06-30
4 metrics4 new
earnings release · 2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$2.52 – $2.85new
| Forecasted/As Reported EPS - GAAP | | | $2.52 - $2.85 | $ | .50 | 100+% |
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$3.1 – $3.35new
| Forecasted/Adjusted EPS - Non-GAAP | | | $3.10 - $3.35 | $ | 2.51 | 24% - 34% |
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTC$3.06 – $3.31new
| Forecasted/Adjusted Constant Currency EPS - Non-GAAP | | | $3.06 - $3.31 | $ | 2.51 | 22% - 32% |
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source
2026-08-19 12:04:05 UTCa modest expansion in gross marginnew
•Adjusted operating margin of 12.7% to 13.5%, an increase from the Company’s preliminary outlook in May 2026 of 12.5% to 13.0%. This reflects, in part, the Company’s strong fiscal 2026 results, continued operating leverage in non-consumer facing expenses and a modest expansion in gross margin.
EL · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-08-19 12:02:43 UTCOpen source